"Sometimes we all need someone objective to talk to in order to deal with our problems, crises and stress while living our day-to-day lives. My style is warm, respectful and practical. A first priority is to provide a space where you feel comfortable enough to to feel understood, gain insight, formulate goals and learn the skills that will help you achieve them. I'm a certified EMDR therapist and have experience working as Primary trauma and addiction therapist at Promises Malibu. I currently work with adults, children, families, and couples in private practice."

"Welcome. If you are looking for a compassionate and capable therapist who can help you and/or your teenage child learn how to manage the complexities of being a parent/teenager, I am here to help you and your family. Its not easy growing up these days and there is so much pressure and so many questions about everything from social media to academics and everything in between. I have worked with 100's of families for over 20 years helping them to navigate these challenging times."

"I am a seasoned Clinical Psychologist with dual licenses: Psychologist & Marriage Family Therapist. I have been in practice 31 years in the Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica and Marina del Rey areas. I am also the author of many children's books. My specialities are Reunification Therapy, working with families, couples, children and adolescents. I am warm and interactive in my approach. I have an extensive educational and training background. I also specialize in meaningful Marathon Family Therapy for couples and families teaching them to communicate effectively in their relationship system."

"I view therapy as a collaborative process, and I take an active role in working with my clients to meet their goals. Regardless of your reasons for coming to therapy, each person is unique, and I believe therapy should be tailored for each individual. I have a specialization in treating anxiety disorders, and I also enjoy working with people on a variety of other issues, such as relationship and family concerns, depression, grief, life transitions, infertility, work and academic concerns, and self-esteem issues."

"Have you often thought about "going to therapy" but can't quite dial a therapist's number? It can be scary to make that first call but also uplifting and perhaps it will give you a sense of hope. "

"Welcome! I believe in a strengths based holistic approach and have extensive experience with trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, divorce, and children with sensory disorders. Part of life is learning to overcome the challenges that are thrown at each of us. At times, life can become overwhelming, and this is when many of us reach out for extra guidance and support. I will help you face current life stressors or past trauma that needs to be reprocessed, so that you may begin living more fully in the present. I use a combination of techniques to guide clients towards transformation."

"The individuals, families, and couples I treat should expect to produce true fundamental change.I practice a brief systemic solution focused treatment. Be ready to work with me to construct a clear understanding of the problem/symptom in order to co-create an action plan. Clients should expect to practice new patterns of behavior both in and out of sessions. I prescribe strategic interventions such as tasks, rituals, enactments, and assignments. I have integrated my expertise as a psychotherapist with my life coaching skills.I see my role as a change agent. I specialize in high conflict relational challenges and divorce."

"I'm passionate about helping people transform life's difficulties into opportunities. Aging, grief, anxiety, trauma, depression, trauma, and major life transitions are issues within my scope of expertise. After more than 26 years of working with individuals and families and almost 40 years of deeply rewarding marriage and family life, I continue to love the process of helping adults of all ages cross the threshold towards an authentic and deeply satisfying life. I lead a Positive Aging Group that brings together and provides ongoing support to people ages 55 and up."

"We live in a dynamic world, and it's not uncommon to bump up against challenges that create stress, heaviness, worry and fear. These everyday challenges can feel even more intense if you're struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma issues or a life transition, such as caring for an elderly parent. While most people could benefit from counseling, there are times when the extra support and guidance provided by an experienced therapist becomes vital to mental, emotional and even physical well being."

"I am a licensed psychologist and health service provider in private practice and work with individuals, couples, groups, and families. I specialize in grief, traumatic experience, anxiety, depression, interpersonal problems, and also enjoy working with issues of creativity and optimal self development over the lifespan. I practice from an integrative perspective that includes psychoanalytic, humanistic, and experiential approaches. My book, The Paradox of Loss: Toward a Relational Theory of Grief, describes my nonlinear, non-pathologizing, and relational understanding of grief. I am offering four groups this coming year: Recent Bereavement; Longer-Term Grief; Creative Writing and Loss; and Enhancing Communication and Connection for Improved Functioning."

"I am a seasoned clinical psychologist with a license to practice in both California and New York. I feel I can be most helpful to young adults and adults who struggle with Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, and Trauma. My goals for my clients are to reduce emotional distress, strengthen insight and increase positive behavioral change. Within a safe and supportive atmosphere, these objectives can be met."

"Reconnect is a transformational residential and outpatient center specializing in treating the real causes of addiction, depression and anxiety by addressing TRAUMA with individual, intensive therapy and healing. By deeply exploring underlying trauma, we approach post traumatic stress disorder, addiction, and mood disorders with an elevated sense of awareness, compassion and knowledge. The result is a sense of reconnection with one's self."

"Are you at an important crossroad in your life? Quickly identify your goals and chart a course to move ahead in your life with a sense of clarity and confidence. I effectively blend therapies so you'll get results. When you focus on connecting with your inner wisdom and knowing, you achieve balance in all areas of your life with a sense of conscious fulfillment that turns your dreams into reality. With clear goals and a plan on how to achieve your goals you thrive. Change your choices, change your life. Call me now: (310) 230-7787."

"I help individuals and couples understand how and why they find themselves in painful circumstances, and how they can learn to get out of them. For more than twenty years I have treated individuals and couples from 17 to 71(+) with problems ranging from depression to panic atacks,performance anxiety,TROUBLED MARRIAGES friction with parents/children or dysfunctional sex lives. I treat each person with whatever modality is most appropriate for him or her:I'm trained in cognitive/behavioral; certified in hypnosis; Experienced in spirituality, sexuality, insight or solution or family oriented techniques."

"I am a clinical and forensic psychologist practicing in family law. My specialty area is giving divorcing parents in conflict tools to learn to work together in their child(ren's) best interests. I also work with individuals going through divorce to help them to work through their grieving process. I see children and parents together. I work with children who have rejected, estranged or problematic relationships with a parent. I am also hired as an expert to the Court in disputed divorce cases as a neutral custody evaluator, giving recommendations about various custody issues."

"I work with adults and children struggling with depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD, usually without the use of medication. Intrusive and upsetting thoughts can be frightening and make us feel trapped inside our own minds. It is my goal to help you to regain comfort with yourself and confidence with others. I help many clients manage withdrawal effects from drugs, alcohol, and prescription medication, including antidepressants."

"Dr. Mednick is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specialized in a unique blend of various methodologies to offer her clients the deepest possible healing. Dr. Mednick has built her practice with clients worldwide. Through illness,trauma and addictions therapy, she transitions clients with the identification of living as "victims" or "survivors" all the way to that of living as "thrivers." Dr. Mednick strives to bring her clients completion in the trauma/addiction/illness cycle, and to move them from pull into the trauma vortex (pain and chaos) towards easily and consciously choosing the healing vortex (calm and relaxed)."

"As an EMDR therapist, I have experienced successful outcomes for those who suffer from trauma, anxiety, panic attacks, disturbing memories, post traumatic stress, obsessive thinking, and many other emotional conditions. In the past, with more traditional therapy, these conditions were time-consuming to treat. EMDR is considered a breakthrough therapy because of its simplicity and the fact that it can bring lasting relief for most types of emotional distress. Traumatic experiences can have an unsettling effect on our mental and emotional health for years to come."

"I approach psychotherapy with utmost respect for human potential; our innate sense of worthiness; our need for meaningful purpose and connectedness. I am interested in you and how your life circumstances, contributed to your coping strategies, and your vulnerabilities. I would like to help you develop compassionate acceptance and resilience, happiness and sense of wellbeing. Good mental health is worth working toward. I will accompany you on that journey."

"Psychotherapy is about freedom: freedom from suffering, freedom to change what is working poorly in one's life, and freedom to develop as an authentic human being. Jocelyn addresses patient's difficulties from a number of perspectives including psychodynamic, strength-based, soul centered and humanistic theories. An eclectic therapy approach allows Jocelyn to choose a treatment method that best fits each individual's needs."